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PORTFOLIO

SUSHMITA KONWAR

Mangrove Promenade

Riverside development

Semester 2 (M. Arch. 2024)

Co-Ordinator: Cathryn Chatburn, Paola Leardini

Location: Northshore Hamilton

Aim: Urban design toolkit for Olympics legacy

The MASTERPLAN

Promenade: An experience along the river edge through activated spaces and connected green nodes.

River lawn: Pocket lawns along the river edge acts as recess nodes and information areas

The Northshore bridge: A pedestrian bridge connecting the North (Athlete Village) and the South (Cannon Hill)

Macarthur Ave plaza: Gateway to the promenade

Rainforest pocket: A revitalized green forest providing

Macarthur Ave Market Square: Pop-up markets highlighting local creative industries, reflecting the area's history and culture

Northshore River park annex: Extending the park to an edible landscape.

Social Square: Social space for residents

Riverside viewpoint: Extended platforms providing more space to pause and relax by the river Fishing points: Integrated recess nodes

Picnic boating: A new form of public recreation connecting breakfast creek to Golf Course

Mangrove memorial loop: Includes recessed nodes with historical and ecological information, linking the golf course and Athlete Village.

Macarthur Ave Pop up: Encouraging new Street Food culture bringing people from around the city

Activated Green Artscape: A new street side green public art installation strip engaging people

Integrated Playscapes: An accessible playscape consisting earth and water features for all abilities and ages

Recommended

Spatial strategies along the promenade

“It’s not a park, It’s a path”

Community activities

The Mangrove Cultural Trail linking the Royal Golf course and the Athlete Village Annex will be vital during the Olympics. Besides serving as a pedestrian pathway, it will also accommodate golf cart traffic, enhancing connectivity between key areas.

AVALON AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS

Social Housing Project for BHC

Semester 1 (M. Arch. 2024) Co-Ordinator:

Unit layouts

Objective of the project: In response to the affordable housing crisis in Australia, this project focuses on designing inclusive and affordable apartments that feature 94 units, including a mix of studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom layouts. The design incorporates First Nations elements of connection to country as a tribute to Billy Barlow, while also integrating community and commercial spaces on the ground floor, basement parking, and sustainable features aimed at mitigating flooding.

VISUALISING ELEMENTS- Placemaking of the neighborhood by activating nodes

WFH FACILITY – Works as a buffer space between Public and private zones

Also acts as a passive surveillance point

GAIA CO-HOUSE

Affordable housing project for Housing Older Women (HOWSS)

Semester 2 (M. Arch. 2023)

Co-Ordinator: Michael Dickson

Location: Logan Central

Structuring elements

DEVELOPMENT SUMMARY

Entry

Vestibule

Office

Powder room (Pwd accessible)

Common lounge/ workshop area

Common laundry

Kitchen

Store

Bath

Multipurpose room

Dining opens up to communal garden

Open barbeque

Terrace

Multipurpose room

Prayer room/craft room

Roofed deck looking over Communal garden

Objective of the project : Named after Gaia, symbolizing Mother Earth, this project strives to create a safe haven for vulnerable women and children. Our goal was to design a co-housing project for Housing Older Women (HOWSS) in Logan Central, revitalizing the potential of an overlooked city and building a supportive community.